Used Motor Oil & Filter Recycling

CVSan's Used Motor Oil Filter Exchange Program

Do you change your own oil in your car, truck, RV, motorcycle, or boat?

Do you live in a single-family home?

Are you a resident of Castro Valley?

If you answered “yes” to all the above questions, you are eligible to participate in CVSan’s Used Motor Oil Filter Exchange Program to receive a coupon for a new motor oil filter!

When does the program begin?

The next Used Motor Oil Filter Exchange Program will run from Monday, February 18, 2019, to Friday, March 29, 2019.

How do I participate in the program?

During the six-week program, call Waste Management of Alameda County’s (WMAC’s) Customer Service Center at least 24 hours prior to when you set out your used oil and filter. The following week, you will receive a coupon in the mail for a new motor oil filter. WMAC’s Customer Service Center can be reached at (510) 537-5500 Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Please note: Alameda County Industries (ACI) will begin providing collection services in CVSan starting May 1, 2019. You may receive a filter bag with their phone number. Please call WMAC at (510) 537-5500 to participate in the February – March 2019 Filter Exchange Program.

A used motor oil filter must be set out for recycling at the curbside during the 6-week program in order to receive a coupon for a new filter.

How do I use the coupon?

Coupons are redeemable only at O’Reilly Auto Parts Castro Valley (2990 Castro Valley Blvd.). The coupon may be redeemed for one (1) filter with a maximum value of $10 (including tax). If the cost of the filter and tax is less than $10, the balance is neither transferable nor redeemable for cash and is forfeited. Maximum one (1) coupon per household per week of collection. Coupons are valid for a limited time only, and expire on Saturday, April 13, 2019.

CVSan reserves the right to alter or cancel the program at any time for any reason.

New Filter Design Information (2016)

In the past, most canister type oil filters were designed so that gravity alone was effective at draining free-flowing oil contained within it. To meet vehicle manufacturer and vehicle warranty specifications, oil filters in use today are equipped with an anti-drain-back valve device located just inside the filter inlet openings; this valve keeps oil in the filters when the engine is turned off. Most auto manufacturers require anti-drain-back valves and most filter manufacturers now produce oil filters with anti-drain-back protection that will last for at least 12 hours. This valve ensures the filter is always full of oil when the engine is started.

Anti-drain-back valves have been found to prevent oil from fully draining from filters using traditional gravity draining techniques. After draining your used oil filter, be sure to place the filter in a heavy-duty plastic bag for curbside recycling or for transport to a Certified Collection Center (CCC) or Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility.

Certified Collection Centers in CVSan and San Lorenzo

It’s easy to recycle your used motor oil and filters at Certified Collection Centers (CCCs)! Depending on the CCC, many will take up to five (5) gallons of oil per person per visit. Upon request, and at the retailers’ discretion, CCCs have two options of reimbursement to the customer: CCCs will reimburse you $0.40 per gallon or provide you with an $0.80 coupon good for any item in the store. And remember, don’t forget the filter! Filters can hold up to one quart of motor oil.

Jiffy Lube

2492 Castro Valley Blvd.

(510) 582-7677

Kevin L. Hinkley Auto Tech

5269 Crow Canyon Rd.

(510) 881-1052

O'Reilly Auto Parts

2990 Castro Valley Blvd.

(510) 881-0761

Certified Tire and Service Center

3430 Castro Valley Blvd.

(510) 886-9500

Boulevard Auto

3940 Castro Valley Blvd.

(510) 247-9700

Household Hazardous Waste Facilities

Facilities are located in Hayward, Oakland, Livermore, and Fremont. Hours rotate so call (800) 606-6606 or visit www.household-hazwaste.org for additional information.

Hayward Facility

2091 West Winton Ave., Hayward

(510) 670-6460 (local)

Oakland Facility

2100 East 7th St., Oakland

(800) 606-6606

Livermore Facility

5584 La Ribera St., Livermore

(800) 606-6606

Fremont Facility

41149 Boyce Rd., Fremont

(510) 252-0500 (local)

Free Used Oil Recycling Kits available at CVSan!

CVSan residents can come by our Marshall Street office to pick up a used oil recycling kit (up to three 1-gallon containers) to help in the home oil change and disposal process. Other resources available at CVSan offices include: